Chico, California vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 52.8% more expensive than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $76,376 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, California is more expensive than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Poway
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Chico, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  26.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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